The Role of Ultrasonography Examination in Patients Presenting to Emergency Medicine Department with Acute Abdomen

Dr. Parishree R. Kapadia, Dr. Pradeep B. Gupta

Abstract: Background: Acute abdomen is a frequent emergency presentation that requires prompt evaluation to determine the need for surgical intervention. Ultrasonography (USG) provides a rapid, non-invasive, and radiation-free diagnostic tool in such cases. Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of ultrasonography in patients presenting with acute abdomen and its role in guiding early management decisions. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Surat from April to October 2017. A total of 297 adult patients with acute abdomen were evaluated clinically and by ultrasonography. Data were analyzed descriptively. Similar designs have been used in prior studies evaluating imaging modalities in acute abdomen. Results: Out of 297 patients, 83% were male and 17% female. The 31-40-year age group had the highest incidence (27%). Sudden onset of pain was seen in 73% of cases. Ultrasonography identified appendicitis (27%), hepatobiliary disease (19%), pancreatitis (16%), renal pathology (11%), and others. USG findings significantly aided decision-making between conservative and surgical management. Conclusion: Ultrasonography is an essential first-line imaging modality for acute abdomen due to its diagnostic accuracy, availability, and safety.

Keywords: Ultrasonography, Acute abdomen, Emergency medicine, Diagnostic imaging, Tertiary care

How to Cite?: Dr. Parishree R. Kapadia, Dr. Pradeep B. Gupta, "The Role of Ultrasonography Examination in Patients Presenting to Emergency Medicine Department with Acute Abdomen", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1060-1061, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251020223029, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251020223029